ASEAN: Melon Market 2024

Melon Market Size in ASEAN

The ASEAN melon market totaled $X in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, showed a perceptible downturn. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Melon Production in ASEAN

In value terms, melon production fell modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a noticeable reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Indonesia (X tons) remains the largest melon producing country in ASEAN, comprising approx. X% of total volume. Moreover, melon production in Indonesia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Myanmar (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Lao People's Democratic Republic (X tons), with an X% share.

In Indonesia, melon production plunged by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Myanmar (X% per year) and Lao People's Democratic Republic (X% per year).

The average melon yield rose modestly to X tons per ha in 2022, growing by X% compared with 2021 figures. In general, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the melon yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. X ha of melons were harvested in ASEAN; therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area saw a slight slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the melon harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Melon Exports

Exports in ASEAN

In 2022, overseas shipments of melons increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, exports showed a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, melon exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Myanmar (X tons) represented the main exporter of melons, achieving X% of total exports. Malaysia (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by Thailand (X%). Vietnam (X tons) and Singapore (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Myanmar (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest melon supplying countries in ASEAN were Myanmar ($X), Thailand ($X) and Malaysia ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports.

Among the main exporting countries, Thailand, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in ASEAN stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a measured expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Thailand ($X per ton), while Malaysia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Thailand (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Melon Imports

Imports in ASEAN

In 2022, imports of melons in ASEAN soared to X tons, with an increase of X% on the previous year's figure. Total imports indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, melon imports soared to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2018 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Singapore (X tons) was the largest importer of melons, comprising X% of total imports. Vietnam (X tons) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Malaysia (X%), Thailand (X%) and Brunei Darussalam (X%).

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Brunei Darussalam (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest melon importing markets in ASEAN were Singapore ($X), Vietnam ($X) and Malaysia ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

In terms of the main importing countries, Malaysia, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in ASEAN amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Vietnam ($X per ton), while Brunei Darussalam ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Malaysia (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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